Kent · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Bidborough
Not sure what state the new roof is in? You can book new roof snagging in Bidborough and across Kent.
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
Bidborough questions
Is Bidborough within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Bidborough?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Bidborough is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Everything we can see safely, from the ridge and verges down to the eaves and gutters. We look in the loft where it is safe and check for damage left by the job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Bidborough
Ideally, book snagging before you settle the final invoice, while the roofer is still on hand. If you’ve already paid, check before any defects or warranty period runs out. That leaves time to raise what we find. Our report gives you a clear, photographed list of snags to send to your roofer before the deadline. If you’ve noticed underlay ending short at the eaves and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, new-build homes and loft conversions and dormers alike.
In a village or hamlet like Bidborough, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Bidborough (TN3, TN4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bidborough
Also in Bidborough
Bidborough homes and their roofs
Penshurst Place, about 2.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bidborough. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Lawrence, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging in Bidborough for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
New roof snagging in TN3 and TN4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Bidborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haysden Country Park, The Beehive Public House and St Gregory's Catholic School, among other places. Bidborough’s nearest station is Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Roof by roof
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
Valleys
Offcuts in a valley can hold water. Leftover debris is recorded.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bidborough. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Bidborough can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a photo-illustrated written report.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need new roof snagging in Bidborough?
Roofers do not always clear every gutter and lower roof. Broken tiles, offcuts and nails can block gutters and on extension roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
Landlords with a home close to Leigh (Kent) station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there is a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder; we report on what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.